Bachelor of Musical Theatre at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Musical Theatre at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Musical Theatre at The University of Montana

    The Musical Theatre is a Bachelor degree offered by The University of Montana at its main campus in Missoula , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Musical Theatre

    Study Musical Theatre Performance at the University of Montana

    Earn your degree in musical theatre at the premier theatre arts school and one of the largest accredited theatre program in the Pacific Northwest. This unique, dynamic, rigorous training program draws on diverse disciplines involving dance, music and performance.

    Musical theatre majors receive expert training in the triple-threat skillset: acting, singing and dancing. Voice lessons blend classical technique with contemporary music styles, while dance courses explore ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance and more. Masterclasses are led by musical theatre professionals and Broadway performers.

    When you graduate, you'll have what it takes to pursue successful careers on Broadway, in films and television, and with prestigious theatres and performance venues around the world.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Musical Theatre at The University of Montana

    Entry Requirements

    Academic Eligibility

    First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

    Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

    UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records. 

    Documents for Admission

    Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

    Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

    English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

    Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Musical Theatre

    Career development in the musical theatre program

    What makes UM one of the best colleges for musical theatre in the region? For many of our students, it's the combination of big opportunities and small classes. From large-scale productions to state-of-the-art performance facilities, we offer all the resources you would expect in a leading theatre program. At the same time, you can count on one-on-one mentorship and personalized training from faculty who are caring and accessible.

    Faculty experience in the musical theatre program

    One of the benefits of majoring in theatre at UM is the incredible faculty you get to work with. Our instructors have worked for professional theatres around the world and many serve in key leadership roles with professional organizations such as NAST, ACTF and USITT. Even more, they are 100% dedicated to your success, and here to help you achieve your goals from day one in your program to beyond graduation.

    Facilities and performance venues for musical theatre majors

    The University of Montana offers amazing performance venues, including the Montana Theatre, the Masquer Theatre and other venues both on and off campus. Our theatre arts programs also include production and costume shops, lighting and audio labs, rehearsal and dance spaces, and other facilities you can take advantage of as a musical theatre major.

    Musical theatre scholarships

    The theatre award $30-40K in scholarships each year to students in the theatre degree program. Work-study opportunities in the theatre office, box office and shops are also available. Learn more about theatre scholarship opportunities at UM.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Musical Theatre at The University of Montana

    Application Fee 30

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Musical Theatre at The University of Montana

    1. Complete an online application
    2. Pay the application fee
    3. Submit required application documents

    • English language proficiency requirements
    • Academic records
    • Financial information
    • Copy of passport
    • Transfer form (for transfer students only) 

    You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

    Bachelor of Musical Theatre at The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    United States of America

    United States of America, Missoula

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